by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Tarleton State University by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. In this Tarleton cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Tarleton State University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $17,582 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $7,790 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $14,208 | $3,374 | $17,582 |
| In-State | $4,416 | $3,374 | $7,790 |
Tarleton tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Tarleton State University cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Tarleton State University out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $17,582 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Texas pay an average of $7,790 a year to attend Tarleton, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how Tarleton compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southwest | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Expensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Tarleton State University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Tarleton State University increased with an average annual rate of 2.40% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $8,169 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Tarleton would be $16,534, and $33,871 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.64%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $17,808 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $35,731 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Tarleton, and $71,922 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Tarleton.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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